Beşiktaş fans stage controversial protest during derby

Beşiktaş fans stage controversial protest during derby

09.05.2026 21:45

Beşiktaş fans staged a silent protest in the early minutes of the Trabzonspor match, showing their reaction to the team and head coach Sergen Yalçın.

Beşiktaş fans protested against the team and head coach Sergen Yalçın during the Trabzonspor match.

THE STANDS REMAINED SILENT

The black-and-white fans staged a silent protest at the start of the match by not chanting in the first minutes. It was notable that the Beşiktaş stands turned their backs to the field as the match kicked off.

“WHY IS THIS TEAM NOT PLAYING?”

The fans also chanted, "Coach, tell us why this team isn’t playing?" to protest head coach Sergen Yalçın. After the first five minutes of the match, the black-and-white stands resumed chanting and began supporting the team.

SERGEN YALÇIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sergen Yalçın, who is the target of criticism after the disappointment in the cup, has had his future intensely discussed within the community in recent days.

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